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Classic chicken chakalaka and pap

chicken chakalaka
45min
Prep Time
60min
Cook Time
6
Servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 x chicken braai pack (16 pieces)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup (250ml) BBQ sauce

Pap

  • 2l water
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) salt
  • 700ml maize meal
  • 400ml cream
  • 50g butter

Chakalaka

  • 4 tsp (20ml) canola oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 thumb ginger, grated
  • 1 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 red peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) brown sugar
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 x 400g tin red kidney beans
  • salt and pepper

Method

Chicken

  • Generously season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Braai the pieces over a high heat to add colour and crispiness; then move them over to a lower heat.
  • Baste the chicken pieces with the BBQ sauce regularly, turning often, until cooked through. This takes approximately 40 minutes.

Pap

  • Bring the water and salt to the boil.
  • Slowly add the maize meal, whisking continuously.
  • Put the lid on the pot and turn the heat down once the water and meal have been combined and there are no lumps.
  • Allow the pap to cook for 10 – 15 minutes. Stir in the cream and butter, and season to taste.

Chakalaka

  • Heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli. Sauté until soft.
  • Add the red peppers and carrots, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the curry powder and brown sugar, and cook for another minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and beans, and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has reduced.
  • Add salt and pepper.

Serve the chicken pieces with pap on the side, and top with the spicy chakalaka.

 

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